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Maryland's Best ATV Trails

Pete's Cycle is hoping you come in this season for great deals on off-road bikes and ATV's.

The best (MD) Maryland trails are waiting for you. Maryland is an extraordinary diverse and beautiful state. In fact, the topography of this state is so unique and diverse National Geographic Magazine once called this state, “America in Miniature.” The good news is there is always a state park, national forest or private off road park within a short drive no matter where you are in the state.

There are thousands of acres of off road parks, ATV trails, and dirt bike trails scattered throughout this state. That being the case you will find a variety of off road trucks, mud trucks, Jeeps, ATV's, UTV's, side-by-side's and dirt bikes while out on the trail in this state. The fact is, no matter what you ride or drive off road you will find fun and adventure on Maryland trails.

So what are you waiting for? Go find a trail and start your next adventure! Here are some trails you may want to try out.

Assateague Island has both it's Maryland and Virginia ORV areas open year round for off road beach recreation. The Maryland portion of Assateague has an ORV zone 12 miles in length, with a 145 vehicle limit. Each end of the island limits the maximum number of vehicles which can be on the beach at any one time. The Virginia portion of the ORV area has several miles open year round, but does close it's extreme southern region known as "the hook" from March 15th-September 1st for the nesting Piping Plover. The vehicle limit on the remaining 1.5 mile beach drops to 18 at that time of year. If any Piping Plovers decide to nest on that portion of the off road beach, there are by-pass routes that are set up to avoid the birds, but the area still remains open for the season. The 145 vehicle limit is reached early on weekends and often goes to a one-off/one-on system.

The off road permit is good for both the Virginia and Maryland ends of Assateague Island and there is a $70-$150 annual permit fee (depending on the type of access desired). There is no weekly or other short term permits. Off road vehicles must be street legal. Motorcycles and ATV's are not allowed. You will need to present your registration card. You need a low pressure tire gauge and it's recommenced to let the air out to 15 lbs. or so for the soft sand. There are air pumps near the off road entrance. A shovel, jack, a board to support the jack in the sand (12" sq. minimum, 3/4" plywood or 1&1/2" hardwood), and a tow rope or chain (substantial capacity, 10' minimum length) are also required. Fines are charged for each piece of missing required equipment. The permit is available through the mail (request 3 weeks at least in advance). It also can be obtained in person at the Visitor Centers

The world-renowned Budds Creek Motocross Park is loacted in beautiful Southern Maryland. The natural terrain track has been home to some epic events including 125, 250 and 500 AMA Nationals and three World Championships. They also hosted the Motocross Des Nations in 2007. 

The Piney Mountain Trail beginning at the Sang Run-Cranesville Road in Oakland, MD and ending at the intersection of the Piney Mountain Road and the unnamed dirt road may only be used by: (1) snowmobiles from December 15 through March 15, except during deer firearms season; and (2) two wheel and four wheel vehicles the remainder of the year and during the deer firearms season. The western half of the loop may be used by snowmobiles only, and may not be used by any motorized wheeled vehicle.

Maryland ATV Trail Updates


While Maryland does have some good off-road trails for cycles and atvs, they are not plentiful. This means that it is important to know where the good ones are, and how to go about finding them. That said, this is the first of two posts that will help you locate the best trails in the region.

According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the following trails in Western Maryland are open for ORVs. There’s a ton of excellent camping in the region, and it makes a great weekend, especially before the summer heat. Although it does stay a bit cooler in the mountains in the summer. And of course, stop by Pete’s Cycle to pick up the latest gear.

Snaggy Mt. Road and ORV Trail 
Potomac-Garrett State Forest1431 Potomac Camp RoadOakland MD301-334-2038

This includes the following trails:
·         Snaggy Mountain ORV Trail
·         Piney Mountain ORV Trail

Potomac State Forest ORV Trails 
Potomac-Garrett State Forest
1431 Potomac Camp Road
Oakland MD

 This includes the following trails:
·         Wallman/Laurel Run ORV Trail
·         Wallman Road ORV Trail
·         Backbone Mountain/Burkholder Road ORV Trail:

Savage River State Forest
127 Headquarters Lane
Grantsville, MD 21536

 This includes the following trails:
·         Meadow Mountain Trail
·         Margraff Plantation Trail

Also, the state has permanently closed three of the State’s off-road vehicle trails; the Green Ridge Trail at Green Ridge State Forest, Chandler Trail at Pocomoke State Forest, and Poplar Lick Trail at Savage River State Forest. Click here for more information, such as maps and more trail details.

Fall is a Great Time to go Off Road Riding




It doesn’t matter whether you prefer your tires to spit up mud or dirt, Fall brings with it the best riding weather mother nature has to offer. With the off road area’s offering better views as the leaves are blown to the ground, and the crisp air beckoning us to take the trails less traveled, it is the time of year that motorcycles and atv’s are designed for.

Be sure to  visit the link below for some info on great trail riding spots in our area. And don't forget to stop in at Pete's for all your off road riding needs from boots to jackets to goggles and gloves!

Here's a link with a few places to hit the dirt in Maryland. http://www.enduro.4t.com/riding.htm